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Ellis Park Race 7 - Race 7 - Allowance Optional Claiming

FIRST RESORT (5) is a handy galloper who was 1.3 lengths from the winner in third when resuming last start over 1106m at Ellis Park Turf. The one to beat. AWESOME RUTA (6) showed good early muster and fought on to finish third last start over 1710m at Churchill Downs (Dirt). Meeting a deeper field this time but he cannot be underestimated. EXTENSIVE (4) has been out of the placings in two runs since a break, the latest when fourth, beaten 7 lengths, over 1811m at Churchill Downs (Dirt). Cherry-ripe now and can find peak form this time. KING RUSSELL (9) didn't make an impact at his last run before going for a spell on May 29, finishing eighth and beaten 8 lengths over 1710m at Churchill Downs (Dirt). Yet to win first up but generally runs well with two minor placings from four tries. Looks a strong top-three prospect. Something for the Multiples: URBAN PLANNER (8)

Race Time:7:48 PM

Saturday, August 8, 2026

Track:Firm

Weather:Fine

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:1811m

Archie The Giza (1)8x48x74553

Trainer: Robert Medina 12 mths 25: 2-1-2

Jockey: Martin Garcia

Weight: 55.5kgs

7 yo Grey/Roan G

Sire: CAIRO PRINCE (USA)

Dam: GLORIA S (USA)

Dam's Sire: Tapit

Stats

Prize Money$382,405.00

Avg $$15,296.20

Win %8.00%

Place %20.00%

Career25: 2-1-2

Track0: 0-0-0

Distance2: 0-0-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up5: 0-0-0

2nd Up5: 0-0-0

Firm22: 2-1-2

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic2: 0-1-0

Comments

At the latest run 3rd in a small field at Horseshoe Indianapolis on July 14 over 1609m, 11 len behind Dragoon Guard carrying 55.5kg at $15.20. The start before that ran second last in a small field at Horseshoe Indianapolis on June 3 over 1673m, 6 len behind Instant Replay with 55.5kg at $17.90. Likely to find them too smart.

Last Starts 26 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
3/6	14/07/2026	41	ALLOW OCLM 3U	$52,250.00	Indiana Downs	1609m	Fast	Alberto Burgos	55.5kg	1:35.33	2-4-3	1	1. Dragoon Guard 2. Passion Rules 3. Archie The Giza	11.5L	$15.20
5/6	03/06/2026	32	ALLOW OCLM 3U	$50,209.00	Indiana Downs	1673m	Fast	Alberto Burgos	55.5kg	1:40.91	5-6-5	4	1. Instant Replay 2. Bedard 3. Friar Newton	6.0L	$17.90
5/11	02/05/2026	62	ALLOW OCLM 3U	$175,978.00	Oaklawn Park	1609m	Fast	Abel Cedillo	54.5kg	1:35.81	6-5-5	6	1. Forged Steel 2. Gewurztraminer 3. Zambezi	5.8L	$35.70
4/6	01/03/2026	15	LR OPEN 4U	$189,607.00	Oaklawn Park	2414m	Fast	Cristian Mauricio Torres	53kg	2:31.03	5-4-4	2	1. Batten Down 2. Catching Freedom 3. Otello	17.3L	$38.60
7/9	14/02/2026	76	ALLOW OCLM 4U	$179,743.00	Oaklawn Park	1710m	SP	Tyler W Bacon	53.5kg	1:43.99	6-6-7	7	1. Otello 2. Number One Dude 3. Navajo Warrior	12.8L	$40.90
8/12	30/11/2025	45	ALLOW OCLM 3U	$204,580.00	Churchill Downs	1811m	FM	Cristian Mauricio Torres	55kg	1:51.16	1-6-8	1	1. Presider 2. Mount Rundle 3. Daunt	9.7L	$68.84

Master Controller (2)5x175x3x1x

Trainer: Berg Brittany Vanden 12 mths 8: 2-0-1

Jockey: Christopher A. Emigh

Weight: 55.5kgs

4 yo Bay H

Sire: TAPITURE (USA)

Dam: KEY IS TO WIN (USA)

Dam's Sire: Dixie Union

Stats

Prize Money$206,846.00

Avg $$25,855.75

Win %25.00%

Place %37.50%

Career8: 2-0-1

Track1: 0-0-0

Distance1: 1-0-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up4: 2-0-1

2nd Up2: 0-0-0

Firm8: 2-0-1

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic1: 0-0-1

Comments

Resuming. Finished off last preparation won by 1.0 len at Churchill Downs May 14 over 1811m defeating Render Judgment with 56kg at $16.25. When resuming last campaign 3rd of 9 at Turfway Park on February 19 over 1308m, 6 len behind Rock N Roll Bolt with 56kg at $9.61. A big run will not surprise.

Last Starts 87 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/7	14/05/2026	84	ALLOW 3U	$177,374.00	Churchill Downs	1811m	Fast	Christopher A Emigh	56kg	1:50.64	1-1-1	2	1. Master Controller 2. Render Judgment 3. Fear Of Union	1.0L	$16.25
3/9	19/02/2026	193	ALLOW OCLM 3U	$145,506.00	Turfway Park	1308m	Fast	Christopher A Emigh	56kg	1:18.20	7-8-3	4	1. Rock N Roll Bolt 2. Bruhn 3. Master Controller	6.5L	$9.61
5/6	10/08/2025	36	LR OPEN 3	$465,116.00	Ellis Park	1609m	Fast	Christopher A Emigh	54.5kg	1:34.73	2-6-5	3	1. Big Truzz 2. Jimmy's Dailys 3. Admiral Dennis	16.0L	$59.68
7/7	05/07/2025	42	G3 OPEN 3	$458,716.00	Indiana Downs	1710m	Fast	Christopher A Emigh	53.5kg	1:41.15	1-7-7	2	1. Tip Top Thomas 2. Coal Battle 3. Brotha Keny	20.5L	$50.70
1/7	24/05/2025	202	MDN CLM 3U	$112,500.00	Churchill Downs	1308m	Fast	Christopher A Emigh	53.5kg	1:15.52	1-1-1	4	1. Master Controller 2. Sinister Smile 3. Studeny	1.0L	$14.65
5/11	03/11/2024	17	MDN 2	$182,648.00	Churchill Downs	1710m	Fast	Christopher A Emigh	54kg	1:43.92	3-4-5	9	1. Whiskey Shot 2. Burning Glory 3. Fever Night	8.5L	$85.70

Extensive (3)32113x44

Trainer: M W McCarthy (USA)12 mths 7: 2-1-2

Jockey: Ben Curtis

Weight: 55.5kgs

5 yo Bay H

Sire: CITY OF LIGHT (USA)

Dam: CLOTHES FALL OFF (USA)

Dam's Sire: Daaher

Stats

Prize Money$205,925.00

Avg $$29,417.86

Win %28.57%

Place %71.43%

Career7: 2-1-2

Track0: 0-0-0

Distance1: 0-0-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up2: 0-0-1

2nd Up2: 0-1-0

Firm6: 2-1-2

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resumes off a 43 day letup. Resuming 4th of 8 at Santa Anita on May 2 over 1408m, 7 len behind Big City Lights with 56kg at $4.70. Last start 4th of 8 at Churchill Downs on June 26 over 1811m, 7 len behind Aristotle with 55.5kg at $6.59. Rates highly. Big chance.

Last Starts 44 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
4/8	26/06/2026	55	ALLOW OCLM 3U	$186,890.00	Churchill Downs	1811m	SP	Danny Sheehy	55.5kg	1:49.85	1-5-4	1	1. Aristotle 2. Stowaway 3. Interceptor	7.6L	$6.59
4/8	02/05/2026	341	ALLOW OCLM 3U	$94,972.00	Santa Anita Park	1408m	Fast	Emisael Jaramillo	56kg	1:22.05	5-5-4	2	1. Big City Lights 2. Speedy Wilson 3. Drop Um	7.0L	$4.70
3/7	26/05/2025	50	G2 OPEN 3U	$312,500.00	Santa Anita Park	2012m	Fast	Flavien Prat	55.5kg	2:01.64	5-3-3	4	1. Skippylongstocking 2. Midnight Mammoth 3. Extensive	6.8L	$2.90
1/9	06/04/2025	21	ALLOW OCLM 4U	$107,029.00	Santa Anita Park	1710m	Fast	Kyle Frey	55.5kg	1:43.59	2-1-1	5	1. Extensive 2. Brazenly 3. Mongolian Max	3.3L	$3.50
1/5	16/03/2025	50	MDN 35	$104,334.00	Santa Anita Park	1609m	Fast	Kyle Frey	57kg	1:37.01	1-1-1	2	1. Extensive 2. Shofner 3. Nation	3.8L	$1.70
2/7	25/01/2025	48	MDN 45	$96,774.00	Santa Anita Park	1308m	Fast	Ricardo Gonzalez	56kg	1:15.05	3-3-2	7	1. Santarena 2. Extensive 3. Concord Bridge	1.5L	$5.30

First Resort (4)124x1x3

Trainer: E P Harty (Kildare)12 mths 5: 2-1-1

Jockey: Jaime A. Torres

Weight: 55.5kgs

4 yo Bay H

Sire: UNCLE MO (USA)

Dam: FAIR MAIDEN (USA)

Dam's Sire: Street Boss

Stats

Prize Money$529,158.00

Avg $$105,831.60

Win %40.00%

Place %80.00%

Career5: 2-1-1

Track1: 1-0-0

Distance0: 0-0-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up3: 2-0-1

2nd Up1: 0-1-0

Firm4: 1-1-1

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Having second run back today. Last outing held ground to the line 3rd of 8 at Ellis Park Turf on July 17 over 1106m, 1.3 len behind Mischievous Rogue with 55.5kg at $2.22. At only start last preparation came from midfield and won by 2.25 len at Churchill Downs G2 Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes November 30 2024 over 1710m defeating Jonathan's Way carrying 55.5kg at $7.33. Improver with winning prospects.

Last Starts 23 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
3/8	17/07/2026	594	ALLOW OCLM 3U	$150,943.00	Ellis Park	1106m	FM	Ben Curtis	55.5kg	1:01.51	3-1-3	3	1. Mischievous Rogue 2. Initialize 3. First Resort	1.3L	$2.22
1/9	30/11/2024	77	G2 OPEN 2	$608,828.00	Churchill Downs	1710m	Fast	Luis Saez	55.5kg	1:43.01	4-1-1	7	1. First Resort 2. Jonathan's Way 3. Tiztastic	2.3L	$7.33
4/10	14/09/2024	35	G1 OPEN 2	$735,294.00	Woodbine Mohawk	1609m	FM	Umberto Rispoli	55.5kg	1:32.80	6-4-4	2	1. New Century 2. Al Qudra 3. Dream On	3.5L	$9.20
2/8	10/08/2024	36	G2 OPEN 2	$307,220.00	Saratoga	1308m	Fast	Flavien Prat	54.5kg	1:16.40	4-1-2	4	1. Showcase 2. First Resort 3. Smoken Wicked	3.3L	$10.30
1/10	05/07/2024	-	MDN 2	$106,767.00	Ellis Park	1106m	M	Rafael Bejarano	54kg	1:05.33	2-1-1	5	1. First Resort 2. Jujubee 3. Shogun	3.5L	$3.65

Awesome Ruta (5)3331x11113

Trainer: Joe Sharp 12 mths 25: 7-4-8

Jockey: Axel Concepcion

Weight: 55.5kgs

5 yo Bay H

Sire: MENDELSSOHN (USA)

Dam: AWESOME PRAYER (USA)

Dam's Sire: Awesome Again

Stats

Prize Money$522,129.00

Avg $$20,885.16

Win %28.00%

Place %76.00%

Career25: 7-4-8

Track0: 0-0-0

Distance2: 1-0-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up3: 1-0-2

2nd Up3: 2-0-1

Firm19: 7-3-5

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Recent form sound. Comes here off a 44-day let-up. At the latest run held ground to the line 3rd of 9 at Churchill Downs on June 25 over 1710m, 1.75 len behind Urban Planner carrying 56kg at $1.56. The race before that won by 4 len at Churchill Downs May 28 over 1811m defeating Clooney carrying 56kg at $2.31. Rates highly. Big chance.

Last Starts 45 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
3/9	25/06/2026	28	ALLOW 4U	$108,787.00	Churchill Downs	1710m	Fast	Jose Ortiz	56kg	1:43.61	3-1-3	2	1. Urban Planner 2. Expect The Best 3. Awesome Ruta	1.8L	$1.56
1/5	28/05/2026	21	ALLOW 4U	$106,145.00	Churchill Downs	1811m	Fast	Jose Ortiz	56kg	1:50.10	1-1-1	1	1. Awesome Ruta 2. Clooney 3. Carolo Rapido	3.8L	$2.31
1/7	07/05/2026	21	ALLOW 4U	$106,145.00	Churchill Downs	1609m	Fast	Jose Ortiz	54.5kg	1:35.94	2-1-1	1	1. Awesome Ruta 2. Trusty Rusty 3. Pappy's Revenge	2.0L	$1.65
1/7	16/04/2026	41	ALLOW 4U	$106,259.00	Keeneland	1710m	Fast	Jose Ortiz	54.5kg	1:45.39	1-1-1	6	1. Awesome Ruta 2. Trusty Rusty 3. Evening News	1.3L	$2.12
1/9	06/03/2026	84	ALLOW 4U	$49,157.00	Fairgrounds	1710m	FM	Jose Ortiz	54.5kg	1:44.21	7-1-1	9	1. Awesome Ruta 2. Calibrate 3. Liar's Poker	2.5L	$7.10
1/9	12/12/2025	34	CLM 3U	$36,753.00	Remington Park	1408m	Fast	S Elliott	55.5kg	1:24.53	3-1-1	2	1. Awesome Ruta 2. Justice Department 3. Mintastic	1.8L	$1.40

Special Session (6)831195x4x3

Trainer: Mark E Casse (USA)12 mths 13: 2-2-3

Jockey: Francisco Arrieta

Weight: 55.5kgs

4 yo Bay G

Sire: CONSTITUTION (USA)

Dam: LA GRAN BAILADORA (USA)

Dam's Sire: Afleet Alex

Stats

Prize Money$185,256.00

Avg $$14,250.46

Win %15.38%

Place %53.85%

Career13: 2-2-3

Track1: 0-0-1

Distance1: 0-0-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up4: 0-0-1

2nd Up2: 0-1-1

Firm11: 2-2-2

Good1: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic7: 2-2-2

Comments

Racing second-up today. Last outing 3rd of 8 at this track on July 19 over 1609m, 5 len behind So Sandy with 55.5kg at $12.94. At only start last preparation 4th in a small field at Gulfstream Park on April 24 over 1609m, 8 len behind Grand Mo The First carrying 55.5kg at $16.30. Needs more time.

Last Starts 21 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
3/8	19/07/2026	86	ALLOW OCLM 3U	$150,943.00	Ellis Park	1609m	Good	Francisco Arrieta	55.5kg	1:35.53	3-5-3	1	1. So Sandy 2. Classic Car Wash 3. Special Session	5.1L	$12.94
4/6	24/04/2026	188	ALLOW OCLM 4U	$103,348.00	Gulfstream Park	1609m	Fast	Sonny Leon	55.5kg	1:36.67	6-4-4	1	1. Grand Mo The First 2. Awesome Train 3. Cadet Corps	8.8L	$16.30
5/7	18/10/2025	49	G3 OPEN 3	$228,311.00	Woodbine Aw	1811m	Fast	Patrick Husbands	55kg	1:50.88	6-5-5	7	1. Borealis Trail 2. Mansetti 3. Wagstaff	5.9L	$8.15
9/11	30/08/2025	48	LR OPEN 3	$193,798.00	Woodbine Inner	1609m	FM	Patrick Husbands	55kg	1:36.19	10-11-9	7	1. Church And State 2. Thundering 3. Cyclonite	7.1L	$9.60
1/10	13/07/2025	21	ALLOW OCLM 3U	$175,229.00	Woodbine Aw	1710m	Fast	Patrick Husbands	55kg	1:43.75	8-5-1	3	1. Special Session 2. Ashley's Archer 3. English Actor	0.3L	$6.35
1/8	22/06/2025	37	MDN 3	$179,005.00	Woodbine Aw	1710m	Fast	Patrick Husbands	55kg	1:44.40	6-1-1	6	1. Special Session 2. Trip Aces 3. Borealis Trail	4.3L	$2.50

Urban Planner (7)5x64605118

Trainer: David Jacobson (USA)12 mths 13: 5-0-0

Jockey: Rafael Bejarano

Weight: 56kgs

4 yo Bay G

Sire: STREET BOSS (USA)

Dam: INTERIOR DESIGN (USA)

Dam's Sire: A.p. Indy

Stats

Prize Money$328,865.00

Avg $$25,297.31

Win %38.46%

Place %38.46%

Career13: 5-0-0

Track1: 0-0-0

Distance1: 0-0-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up3: 2-0-0

2nd Up3: 1-0-0

Firm11: 5-0-0

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic7: 3-0-0

Comments

Most recently ran last of 8 at this track on July 19 over 1609m, 10 len behind So Sandy carrying 56kg at $12.24. The start before that won by 1.5 len at Churchill Downs June 25 over 1710m defeating Expect The Best carrying 53.5kg at $16.85. Likely to run around at long odds and deservedly so.

Last Starts 21 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
8/8	19/07/2026	24	ALLOW OCLM 3U	$150,943.00	Ellis Park	1609m	Good	Rafael Bejarano	56kg	1:35.53	8-8-8	7	1. So Sandy 2. Classic Car Wash 3. Special Session	10.5L	$12.24
1/9	25/06/2026	15	ALLOW 4U	$108,787.00	Churchill Downs	1710m	Fast	Rafael Bejarano	53.5kg	1:43.61	6-2-1	4	1. Urban Planner 2. Expect The Best 3. Awesome Ruta	1.5L	$16.85
1/6	10/06/2026	34	CLM 4U	$89,261.00	Churchill Downs	1710m	Fast	Rafael Bejarano	53.5kg	1:43.48	6-3-1	3	1. Urban Planner 2. Warrior Richard 3. C F V Bullet	0.5L	$5.25
5/8	07/05/2026	48	CLM 4U	$89,385.00	Churchill Downs	1710m	Fast	Tyler Gaffalione	53.5kg	1:43.19	6-8-5	3	1. De' Medici 2. My Noble Knight 3. Time For Trouble	6.5L	$9.29
11/12	20/03/2026	28	ALLOW OCLM 3U	$146,067.00	Turfway Park	1710m	Fast	Luan Machado	56kg	1:44.78	2-10-11	3	1. Big To Do 2. Skyro 3. Bullard	11.0L	$16.44
6/12	20/02/2026	55	ALLOW OCLM 3U	$146,067.00	Turfway Park	2012m	Fast	Gerardo Corrales	56kg	2:06.78	6-3-6	8	1. Tickled Quist 2. Carcano 3. Coiled	7.0L	$31.74